Who should I start in Week 9, Fernando Mendoza or Jacoby Brissett?

Fernando Mendoza. This week's consensus has Fernando Mendoza at QB34 (range #31–#37) and Jacoby Brissett at QB43 (range #33–#77). Projections: 0.4 vs 4.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Fernando Mendoza or Jacoby Brissett?

Jacoby Brissett. Rest-of-season consensus: Fernando Mendoza QB33 (range #32–#36) vs Jacoby Brissett QB27 (range #23–#30). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jacoby Brissett ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Fernando Mendoza for Jacoby Brissett?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Fernando Mendoza is ranked #328 overall and Jacoby Brissett #189, so Jacoby Brissett carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Fernando Mendoza or Jacoby Brissett?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Fernando Mendoza
Rest of season: Jacoby Brissett — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Jacoby Brissett

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Fernando Mendoza	Jacoby Brissett
Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Fernando Mendoza ahead · 6 rank Jacoby Brissett ahead	QB33#32–#36	QB27#23–#30edge
Week 9	QB34#31–#37edge	QB43#33–#77
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.4	4.6edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #328 overall	5 #189 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+10 ranks · +8 val	-27 ranks · -75 val
Rostered	14%	17%
Bye	13	14
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (NIR) · DNP → DNP

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Fernando Mendoza or Jacoby Brissett?: Fernando Mendoza. This week's consensus has Fernando Mendoza at QB34 (range #31–#37) and Jacoby Brissett at QB43 (range #33–#77). Projections: 0.4 vs 4.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Fernando Mendoza or Jacoby Brissett?: Jacoby Brissett. Rest-of-season consensus: Fernando Mendoza QB33 (range #32–#36) vs Jacoby Brissett QB27 (range #23–#30). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jacoby Brissett ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Fernando Mendoza for Jacoby Brissett?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Fernando Mendoza is ranked #328 overall and Jacoby Brissett #189, so Jacoby Brissett carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.